Khan and George ended up talking until late. They mostly joked and reminisced about some funny events, and their cups became empty multiple times among their laughs.
Khan couldn't express how good it felt to be himself with no lies, no pretenses, and no restraints. He didn't need to hide some of his faces from George, and he shared those emotions.
When the call ended, Khan felt lighter. His doubts, hesitation, and restraints were no more. His responsibilities, pain, and new environment had placed a burden on his mind, but everything was gone now.
That change was bound to happen anyway, but George had managed to trigger it without making Khan feel guilty or crazy. The metaphor about sheep and wolf had been perfectly on point, and Khan finally accepted it.
